| FAQ |
Answer |
| Is venue wheelchair friendly? Is there a specific wheelchair entrance?
Are there specific wheelchair seats? |
Wheelchair access is available on the Grand Stand Ramp Seating. Special
arrangements must be made with Jason Segers on jsegers@wprugby.co.za
or on 021 659 4600. Wheelchair access also available through the Chris Burger/Petro
Jackson Players’ Fund Private Suite. For more information contact them on 021 683
0090. |
| Parking: Please give a short description of where the parking area is. |
Public parking available around the ground. The most popular parking
spots are at Groote Schuur High School & Primary School (off Palmyra /Campground
Road), Sans Souci Girls School & Newlands Swimming Pool (Main Road Newlands). Costs
range between R20 and R30 per vehicle. |
| Refreshments: What type of refreshments is available for sale at the
ground? |
Full range of refreshments are on sale inside the ground, including
alcoholic (over 18’s only) and non-alcoholic beverages.
Outside the ground, vendors also sell cooldrinks, hot dogs (boerewors rolls), burgers etc.
No alcohol may be consumed in the stands. |
| Where is the stadium ticket office located? |
Newlands Rugby Stadium Ticket office is situated next to the WP Rugby
Shop in Boundary Road. (adjacent to the back of the Grand Stand). The ticket office is
open as from the Tuesday before the match, as well as on match day, up until kick-off
(depending on ticket availability) |
| What can I bring through the gates? |
No alcohol, cans or glass bottles may be brought into the ground. Musical
instruments of any nature, including vuvuzela’s are not permitted at rugby matches.
Bags and coolers are subject to search on entry.
Only small digital cameras for the purposes of still photography will be allowed. Cameras with zoom / detachable lenses are not permitted. Video cameras are not permitted.
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| On your stadium’s seat plan, which seats are Covered (from
sunlight) between 13h00-18h00 |
The sun sets behind the Grand Stand, exposing the Railway Stand level 1
and 2 to sunshine.
Grand Stand Level 1, 2, 3; Back of Railway Level 2 and Jan Pickard Level 2 are sheltered
from sunshine in the afternoon. |
| Transport to the stadium |
Public Transport:
- Trains: Southern Line from Cape Town Station to Newlands Station, follow
Boundary Road past the Springbok Pub towards the stadium.
- Busses / Taxi’s: Run along Main Road from the city centre. Get off stop
near SA Breweries (Boundary Road)
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| Directions to the ground from major roads |
Please take note that on Match Days, Boundary Road is closed to traffic. From
N1: (heading towards Cape Town)
- Take the M5 turn-off after Century City towards Muizenberg
- Carry on straight along the M5 and take the Kromboom turn-off which is clearly marked
Newlands Rugby and Cricket
- Turn left into Milner, carry on straight into Belvedere (Milner becomes Belvedere) and
Right into Keurboom. Carry on straight past Newlands Cricket, over the bridge and right at
the intersection with Main Road. Right into Boundary Road (near SA Breweries)
From N2: (heading towards Cape Town)
- Take the Raapenberg Turn-off and turn left and left again towards Klipfontein Road
- Carry on straight over the intersection into Milner Road and turn Right at the next
intersection into Park Road.
- Carry on straight over the bridge until you reach the T-junction with Main Road
Rondebosch. Turn left into Main Road to go towards Newlands Rugby Stadium. Right into
Boundary Road (near SA Breweries).
From Cape Town (Waterfront – heading towards Muizenberg)
- Take Eastern Boulevard towards Muizenberg (M3) Keep right to stay on the M3
(Muizenberg/Kirstenbosch). Pass the University of Cape Town on your right, take the
Princess Anne turn-off on your left
- Keep Left to go to Rondebosch. At the intersection with Main Road, turn right towards
Newlands Rugby Stadium. Right into Boundary Road (near SA Breweries).
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| Between what (seating) blocks will the players enter the field? |
Grand Stand Ramp Seating
Blocks D - E |
| What are the seats made off, wooden benches, plastic buckets? |
Grand Stand (all levels) – plastic seats with back rest
Jan Pickard Stand (all levels) – plastic bucket seats (ie. No back rest)
Danie Craven Stand – plastic bucket seats (ie. No back rest)
Railway Stand Level 1 - plastic bucket seats (ie. No back rest)
Railway Stand Level 2 – Wooden bench seats with back rest
Railway Stand Level 3 - plastic seats with back rest |
| Discounted prices: Are their discounted prices for children? |
No discounted pricing is available. All persons entering the stadium must
be in possession of a valid ticket, regardless of age.
Scholars seating is available behind the posts exclusively to school going children. These
are available from WP Rugby offices as season tickets. Revenne Maritz on rmaritz@wprugby.co.za or 021 659 4600 |
| Please forward a name and contact number for the public interested in
buying season tickets. |
Revenne Maritz –
+27 21 659 4600
rmaritz@wprugby.co.za |
| Please forward a name and contact number for the public interested in
buying suite tickets. |
Diane Hayden
+27 82 787 6154
dianehayden@mweb.co.za
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| Please forward a name and contact number for the public interested in
buying package tickets. |
Circa Events and Hospitality
+27 21 686 7999 |
| If Computicket do not sell tickets for a specific match at your stadium,
and the public phones us, please supply a name and contact number we can refer them to. |
WP Rugby (Pty) Ltd
+27 21 659 4600 |
| Please give a description of where your first aid section is located. |
Medical officials on each level of each stand. In case of emergency
notify nearest security official or contact ER 24 – 084 124 |
| Please give a description of where your info kiosk is located. |
WP Rugby Match Day Office is located in the back of the Grand Stand,
accessible from Boundary Road (outside the ground) or Grand Stand Level 1 |
| What is the policy re a cancelled match due to rain or any other
circumstances? |
No refunds will be made. Should the event take place at a later date the
ticket will be valid for the later date |
| Restaurants and pubs outside the ground |
Club Newlands, the official supporters club of the Vodacom Stormers, host
a supporters’ village in the gardens alongside the stadium (Boundary Road) Food and
beverages available, with great entertainment and atmosphere. Restaurants in the close
proximity include:
- Golden Spur Newlands (Main Road)
- Nino’s (Dean Street Mall)
- Springbok Pub (Boundary Road, near Newlands Station)
- Foresters Arms (Newlands Avenue)
- MacRib (Main Road, Newlands Holiday Inn)
- Cubana (Main Road)
- Sobar (Main Road)
- Stardust Café (Main Road, Rondebosch)
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